National News

Feb 18, 2019

9:27PM

India and Argentina have decided to elevate their multi-faceted cooperation to a strategic partnership with a focus on key areas for the prosperity of both countries.

This was said in a joint statement issued after the delegation level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Argentina, Mauricio Macri in New Delhi on Monday.

It said both sides expressed their satisfaction at the mutually beneficial cooperation and partnership.

They noted that new spheres of cooperation in areas of mutual interest have been identified and modalities worked out for further strengthening and expanding the bilateral relationship.

Mr Modi and Mr Macri agreed to further explore avenues of space collaboration, including in such areas as satellite building and launch. Both the leaders welcomed the signing of the MoU in Defence Cooperation and tasked their relevant ministries to work towards its robust implementation.

India and Argentina signed ten MoUs in several areas, including Defence, Civil nuclear, Tourism, pharmaceuticals and agriculture.

An MOU on Cooperation and Collaboration between Prasar Bharti and the Federal System of Media and Public Contents of Argentina were also inked.